The Tongue have announced the nationwide tour in support of his third and most compelling album Surrender To Victory.’Released late March on Elefant Traks and spearheaded by the lead single ‘Drums’.

Surrender To Victory sees The Tongue (AKA Xannon Shirley) at his lyrical best and backed by the beats of super producer Cam Bluff.  The LP has critics praising the writing, vocal performances, choice of guests and sparkling production.

An electric live performer whose confidence with the pen is matched and sometimes bettered when on stage, The Tongue’s live show is co-anchored by DMC Champ DJ Skoob, making this one of Australian Hip Hop’s most dynamic duos. The Tongue has also played most of the important major festivals and Hip Hop events on the calendar including Big Day Out, Groovin The Moo, Good Vibrations, Sydney Festival, Sprung, Come Together and many more. Recently seen touring the East Coast with Mac Miller, The Tongue’s ‘Surrender To Victory’ tour will include a host of special guests from across his extended fam coast to coast.

Recently making history as the first international Hip Hop act to perform in Cambodia as part of the Tiger Translate Festival and his highlight appearance as part of 2012’s Vivid Live Elefant Traks vs Dr Seuss at Sydney Opera House  don’t miss The Tongue as he travels across Oz in support of his brand new album and stay tuned for more featured singles off the incredible ‘Surrender To Victory’ LP.

The Tongue 2013 Australian Tour

8th June – The Espy, St Kilda VIC

14th June – Hussle Hussle @ Mojos, Freemantle WA

28th June – Tempo Hotel, Fortitude Valley QLD

6th July –  Rocket Bar, Adelaide SA

12th July – Baroque, Katoomba NSW

13th July – The Small Ballroom, Newcastle NSW

19th July – The Basement, Sydney NSW

20th July – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale NSW

27th July – Bojangles Saloon – Alice Springs, NT